A Multi-Level Laminectomy to Treat Severe Stenosis
(Part 3/4) Age and level of fitness have to be considered when determining if a patient is eligible for spine surgery, as well as determining which procedure will be most…
(Part 3/4) Age and level of fitness have to be considered when determining if a patient is eligible for spine surgery, as well as determining which procedure will be most…
(Part 2/4) Stepping up to the plate today. Not at the diamond. In the OR! Although this patient had a previous spinal fusion, they injured the levels above and below.…
(Part 1/4) Taking a temporary detour from my Friday fitness videos to highlight a different kind of workout: spine surgery. Flexing my spine knowledge as I perform a three-level anterior…
Forever grateful for patients with ongoing spine concerns that trust me to perform their surgery. 🙏 When another injury caused significant back pain for a patient that has undergone multiple…
I have some really interesting medical content coming this way soon. Stay tuned! While you wait, don't be afraid to twist and shout! (Because we reached the end of this killer…
Here's another new medical term for you: foot drop. Foot drop basically means difficulty lifting the front part of your foot, which can happen because of nerve compression in the…
When a patient came in looking to treat their scoliosis, we found that they had a severe myelopathy, which meant their spinal cord was severely pinched. But what does this…
Love your curves...unless it's your spine. Looking at this scan, when you consider the sacrum is parallel to the floor, you can see where that lower vertebrae has a slight…
Going BAK to the future. From the equine vet industry to spine surgery, BAK cages have an interesting history! Learn more about this interbody cage and how we came to utilize…
Lumbar disc replacement day! CASE ONE A car accident can lead to severe spine and neck injuries. Following his accident, this young patient had an endoscopic discectomy to correct radiculopathy.…